"Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the best engineers in Formula One history, will become Aston Martin team principal next season. Newey committed his long-term future to Aston Martin in September 2024 after his departure from Red Bull sparked a bidding war for the Brtion's services. Pressure has built on current team principal and chief executive, Andy Cowell, amid a disappointing season and reported disagreements with Newey, the team's managing technical partner."
"After speculation linking the former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner with the Silverstone-based team resurfaced, Aston Martin announced on Wednesday evening that the 66-year-old Newey will step up to take charge of trackside operations from 2026. Cowell will take on a new role as chief strategy officer. Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin before the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters"
"Newey said: Over the last nine months, I have seen great individual talent within our team. I'm looking forward to taking on this additional role as we put ourselves in the best possible position to compete in 2026, where we will face an entirely new position with Aston Martin now a works team combined with the considerable challenge faced by the new regulations. Andy's new role, focusing on the integration of the new PU with our three key partners, will be pivotal in this journey."
Adrian Newey, regarded as one of Formula One's foremost engineers, will assume the role of Aston Martin team principal and oversee trackside operations from 2026. Newey committed his long-term future to Aston Martin in September 2024 after leaving Red Bull, a move that triggered a bidding war for his services. Andy Cowell has faced pressure amid a disappointing season and reported disagreements with Newey. Speculation linked Christian Horner to the Silverstone-based team before Aston Martin confirmed the leadership change. Cowell will transition to chief strategy officer, focusing on integrating the new power unit with Aston Martin's three key partners. Newey emphasized the team's talent and the challenges of the 2026 regulations.
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